noun Uncommon

fluke

flook

Fluke (noun) means a lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again. Example: “Winning the lottery twice was pure fluke.”

noun

A lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again.

"Winning the lottery twice was pure fluke."

"His last-minute goal was more of a fluke than skill."

A parasitic flatworm.

"The sheep were treated for liver fluke infection."

How to use fluke

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surprising stroke of luck, not the result of skill or planning.

Common pairings

pure fluke by a fluke a total fluke

Word forms

fluked past tense, flukes plural, fluke plural, flukes plural, flukes plural, Flukes plural, flukes singular

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Etymology

Of uncertain origin, but first recorded as slang for a lucky, unplanned shot in billiards.

Rhymes for fluke

duke nuke puke juke Luke rebuke Kosuke Daisuke archduke Marmaduke

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fluke” mean?

The word “fluke” means a lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again. In plain terms, a surprising stroke of luck, not the result of skill or planning.

How do you pronounce “fluke”?

“Fluke” is pronounced flook (/fluk/ in IPA).

How do you use “fluke” in a sentence?

Here is “fluke” used in a sentence: “Winning the lottery twice was pure fluke.”

What part of speech is “fluke”?

“Fluke” is a noun.

Is “fluke” a common word?

“Fluke” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “fluke” have?

“Fluke” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again.